“You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.”

“A gentleman today has to work. People who do not work are so boring and are usually bored. You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.”

“It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.”

“Manners are very important and actually knowing when things are appropriate. I always open doors for women, I carry their coat, I make sure that they’re walking on the inside of the street. Stand up when people arrive at and leave the dinner table.”

“Perfectionism is almost an illness with me, but sometimes I have moments where everything is absolutely clear and I can feel, rather than think.”